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Senior User Experience - Marketing & Communications

University of Denver

Denver, CO

The Division of Marketing and Communications serves as a strategic advisor to partners and units across campus; purposefully fulfilling partner’s goals and objectives, helping to increase knowledge, support enrollment and engage students, alumni, faculty and staff. The division proactively shapes the University’s brand and optimizes the University’s reputation internally and externally in a transparent manner. The Division of Marketing and Communications shares the many stories of how the University and its people are improving the human condition, for the purpose of advancing the University’s strategies.

Position Summary

The University of Denver’s Division of Marketing and Communications is seeking a highly versatile and experienced User Experience designer. As the visual design and UX lead on the digital team, the Senior UX Designer will be tasked with leading the identification, translation, and execution of client and institutional goals as they relate to digital initiatives.

Candidates must have a high level of experience in graphic/user experience design and web asset development. This will include visual requirements gathering and documentation from all stakeholders and internal/external clients. The Senior UX Designer will create wireframes, prototypes, and coordinate project development using a hybrid-agile methodology between internal and contract Graphic Designers, Front-end developers, Back-end developers, product vendors and agency partners, according to specifications and on time. This individual will also work closely with the Division’s Digital Asset Manager. It is critical that candidates are adept in working in highly collaborative, fast-paced environments. An exceptional level of attention to detail is a must. We are seeking an experienced team member who knows UX best practices, can document them, and ensure all IA/UI/UX/Graphic design follows those detailed specifications.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and/or military training in graphic design, marketing, computer science, or other related fields
5+ years of UI / UX, graphic, and visual design in a corporate or agency context

Preferred Qualifications

UX Certified

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8am-4:30pm

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

Serve as a primary and lead designer for Division’s Digital team, including video editing, photo editing, and illustration

Candidates must apply online through www.du.edu/jobs to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

The following documents are required to be fully considered for this role:

Resume

A Cover Letter

Portfolio

The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications from women, minorities, members of the LGBTQ community, people with disabilities and veterans. The University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.